Category Archives: Theory Policy and Practice

Values and Ethics in Teaching

Three things I learnt: Whilst the above are three stand out take-aways from the session I also learnt the difference between policy, framework, strategy, principle and guidance. Many of the discussions involved looking at the many and various universities policies, … Continue reading

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Micro-teaching session ‘Objects and Artefacts’

After much soul searching I decided not to attend this session as a UCU member who had voted for and had already participated in strike action. I felt as a student that in solidarity it would not be appropriate to … Continue reading

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Cohort Seminar #1

‘Assessment – not just how well it is done but also what is gained from a session.’ This was written down in my notes from this the first face to face session with my group and our Friday cohort. It … Continue reading

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Introduction session 13th Jan

Meeting my tutor group was really positive. It was good to finally meet fellow students as those working across different colleges in a variety of roles. As our group gradually shared our positions at the university and what we had … Continue reading

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Cross Programme Event 11th Jan

‘Mud, muddy, muddier still: Pedagogic research in the arts university’ with Lindsay Jordan, James Corazzo and Catherine Smith What are your feet touching? What’s touching your feet? This was a fun way to start the session, and as we moved … Continue reading

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Hello my name is Jo

I am a Language Development Tutor at the Language Centre based in High Holborn. This role is as an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) tutor to facilitate, encourage and develop communication in both written and spoken form within an academic … Continue reading

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